Staubach won the Heisman for Navy in 1963 and went on to become a star with the Dallas Cowboys as a dual-threat quarterback. He’s now working with USAA, which provides financial services and insurance to military veterans, to promote the company’s programs to honor veterans at NFL games.

Staubach marvels at the development and skills of young quarterbacks these days, and said he can’t wait to see Manziel hit the NFL.

“Johnny’s a good kid. He’s definitely going to have to mature,” Staubach said. “He’s got this ability and these instincts, it doesn’t seem like this negative publicity or his lifestyle is affecting how he plays football.